Dear Friends
There are just a few days left to offer intimate service to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath by grinding sandalwood. There are two sandalwood grinding stations set up in the Temple. Various Deity festival sponsorships are available on Sri Nityananda Trayodasi. Please contact our sponsorship team on 063 297 4398.
Week Ahead
Thursday 29 January
Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes
Fast until midday for Lord Varahadeva
Friday 30 January
Varaha Dvadasi: Appearance of Lord Varahadeva
Ekadasi Break Fast 05:22 – 07:41
Friday 30 January
IDYG Weekly Sanga @6pm
Sri Nityananda Trayodasi Kirtan Night
Venue: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
All welcome.
Please RSVP here
Saturday 31 January
Sri Nityananda Trayodasi: Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day
Fast until midday
Morning Festival
7:15am Guru-puja
7:30am Deity Greeting
7:40am Special Morning Class by Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi
Midday Festival
11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja
11:30am Class by His Grace Sri Gauranga Das (GKG)
12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan
1:00pm Break Fast Feast
Westville Nama-hatta @4pm
Harinam & Book Distribution
Venue: Mahogany Road, Herwood Park, uMhlanga
RSVP: Gaura Premi Devi Dasi via WhatsApp 084 623 9164
Sunday 1 February
Srila Narottama Das Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Chandan Yatra & 2025 Prabhupada Marathon Awards
Don’t miss this breath-taking darshan of Their Lordships in chandan.
Maha Morning Program • 4:30am – 9am
The morning programme was perfectly designed by Srila Prabhupada to rejuvenate us with spiritual energy as we start our day. Since many of us are not able to attend every day, let us come together once a month to experience the beauty, spiritual nourishment and joy of the morning programme.
4:30am Mangal Arati
5:15am Japa
7:00am Guru-puja
7:20am Caitanya Caritamrita Class by His Grace Sri Gauranga Das
8:20am Deity Darshan: Chandan Yatra
8:30am Delicious Breakfast
Love Feast @11am
2025 Prabhupada Marathon Awards
Class with His Holiness Bhakti Brhad Bhagavata Swami
Monday 2 February
Krishna Prema Nama-hatta (Unit 6/7) @7pm
Bhagavad Gita Class
By His Grace Alanath Das
Shantik Foundation – corner of road 729/741, Montford, Chatsworth
Wednesday 4 February
Reservoir Hills Nama-hatta @6:30pm
An Evening with His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami
Venue: Saptah Mandir
5 Whittaker Avenue (Entrance through Mountbatten Drive)
Queries: Paramatma Das on 076 549 5474 via WhatsApp
Save The Date
Friday 6 February
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary
Sunday 15 February
Maha Shivaratri
With His Holiness Bhakti Brhad Bhagavad
Sunday 22 February
The Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture 2025 Graduation
Reminders
Memorials @Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Celebrate the life and legacy of your loved one by hosting a memorial at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.
Package includes:
• Kirtan to uplift the heart
• A spiritual class offering wisdom and solace
• Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada
• A flower petal offering to your loved one
• Prasad
Memorials at the Temple are imbued with sacredness, devotion, and blessings, making them a meaningful tribute to those you cherish. For bookings, please contact Bhakti-katha Dasi on 060 565 3504 or events@iskcondurban.net
ISKCON Durban Guesthouse
To book:
Call/WhatsApp +27 (0)65 678 9654
guesthouse@iskcondurban.net
Govinda’s Restaurant & Takeaway
Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 6pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
Radhanath’s Gifts
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
How to Connect to the Temple?
031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net